Cinnamon, sweet, spicy… Can you smell it? How do certain scents evoke such intense emotions, from love to repulsion, to comfort and joy, to longing...

Trees are such great teachers. You know how in autumn their leaves turn brown and drop to the ground so that they can reserve their...

Mentha Piperita When we venture down various paths of learning we begin by stepping through a door, or a gateway. Peppermint for many is the...

Introduced to Europe from southern regions of Asia via the Middle East in the 11th century BCE, many varieties have become naturalized to the Mediterranean...

Citrus Paradisi Native to Asia, cultivated around tropical and subtropical regions of the world, Grapefruit is a hybrid of Pomelo and Sweet Orange. Native to...

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Before I even hit my pillow, I am dreaming of waking to the taste, already on my lips... of my morning Earl...

Helichrysum Italicum, Asteraceae With a rich history, a resurgence in modern aromatherapy, research, and added use in the cosmetic industry, Helichrysum is showing up, very...

Why Eating, Drinking, and Applying It To Your Skin Doesn’t Work   At least once a year I feel compelled to write an article like...

You’ve probably noticed some changes here at Pangea Organics. Our packaging has a new look, we’ve updated and added some exciting new formulations, and we’ve freshened up our website for a more seamless and satisfying shopping experience.

These cupcakes are pure, edible love. Packed with antioxidants, omegas, and protein, you don’t need to wait for a special occasion to whip up a batch. They’re gluten-free, not too sweet, and make for a pretty great quickie breakfast or afternoon pick-me-up. The addition of some of our favorite 100% organic Essential Oils enhances the depth, complexity, and richness of the [...]

Pelargonium graveolens, Geranium, sometimes referred to as Rose Geranium along with a multitude of other Geranium hybrids, is in the Geraniaceae family. Greek (géranos or geranós) meaning ‘crane’, Geraniaceae is in the cranesbill family of plants, named for the appearance in some species, of the fruit capsule shaped like an open crane’s bill that effectively dispersing seeds a far distance.P. graveolens is [...]

Lavender….So much to say and so much to read… why don’t I tell the story from a personal point of view instead of restating repeated lists upon lists of uses… My personal panacea, from the flowers, to the essential oil, to the Tarot des Fleurs, Lavender is an ally.I remember my earliest interactions with plants began in the backyards of [...]